Reading Age: 7 to 9 Years
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Read about renowned author and abolitionist, Harriet Beecher Stowe, who used the pen to fight against slavery. Examine how her work Uncle Tom's Cabin affected the slavery debate. Understand how her childhood, education and personal experiences led to her awakening to the injustic...e against African Americans. Start reading today.
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Describe the life and words of Ernest Just in this biography book for kids. By reading about the lives and works of scientists, kids will pick up valuable life lessons that might spur them into action. The circumstances behind Ernest's childhood can be examined and used to anchor... deeper understanding of his achievements. Start reading tod
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James Naismith was a man of many talents. He was a physician, an innovator, a Christian chaplain, a physical educator and a coach. But he is best known for being the inventor of today's most widely played sports game - the basketball. Read about the man who invented basketball. L...earn how the game changed the sports landscape, first in Nor
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Kateri Tekakwitha lost all reasons to smile when an epidemic of smallpox in her village made her an orphan. But instead of giving up, she persevered to live on. Kateri was a pious girl who defied tradition by choosing to convert to Christianity. She was the first North American A...boriginal person to become a saint. Read her inspiring story
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Louis Riel was a brilliant man who made change happen. He was a Metis leader who played a vital role in bringing Manitoba into the Confederation. He led the resistance to Canadian intrusion on Metis territory. Louis Riel died as a hero to his people. His name is still spoken of a...nd his legacy continues today. Get a copy now.
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Read the story of one of the best storytellers of Canada's Six Nations. Chief Dan George entered the silver screen to represent the indigenous people. He was Tsleil-Waututh actor and poet through and through. He turned down roles stereotypical roles. Learn about the colorful life... of Chief Dan George. Read his story today.
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Alanis Obomsawin used the art of documentary film making to bring into public consciousness the plight of the indigenous people of Canada. As a member of the Abenaki Nation herself, Alanis encountered bullying and the promotion of European cultural superiority in her community. S...he then used that experience as a stepping stone to becoming
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This educational book for kids features the life of Elijah Harper, an Oji-Cree politician, consultant and policy analyst. He achieved great milestones for the Aboriginal people. He was recognized all over the world for his intelligence, diplomacy, and persistence. Read his story ...to understand how he used his childhood pain to bring forth
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Stories about Hiawatha come in many versions. This educational book tells the tale of Hiawatha as an important precolonial figure who united the Five Nations. Reading Hiawatha's tale will open the eyes to the way of living of the early Canadian tribes, as well as their customs, b...eliefs and traditions. A lot can be learned about early Cana
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Identify the accomplishments of Louis Braille, who invented the Braille system that the blind use today. Read about his childhood, education and how he came to develop the Braille. Also, study how the Braille is used today and its overall impact to written communication. Be inspi...red by the story of Louis Braille. Read this book today.
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